RUFDRAFT Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Robert has invited me to write some articles on the GT for our site (thanks, Robert!). I'd like feeback from you on what you'd like me to write about. For starters, I plan on interviewing someone at SVT that can answer a broad range of questions. (some of which have already been posted here) Let me know what you'd like me to ask - so I can give you what you need from him/them. And - if you have any other story ideas, feel free to let me know. You can post here - or email me at: oesterreichb@ecu.edu I'll do my best to give y'all something to read to pass the time until your car's get delivered. Bryan ps - I'll have access to people at Ford - not yet sure how far up the ladder, but I'll try! Some questions to ask include: Final drive ratio - why 3.31? Break-in protocol? How is SVT engine assembly different than regular Mustang engine assembly? Ride height????? why? Any plans for an auto trans? How many SVT workers drive SVTs? And which ones? What sort of response have they had from the public? Will Ford Racing packages void warranty? Let me know of other questions or story lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Yeah, sure. You college professor types all stick together. Look forward to seeing what you come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Listen, wise guy - here's where you put in your 2c! :happy feet: All I'm trying to do is lessen your PSDS... sheesh. I give - and I give - and I give.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Regarding the break in question, make some good notes about that site DVS and others have posted. Wish I had it here, but I bookmarked it on my work computer. Better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Yes. thank you. vis a vie - mineral oil (30w?). Now you can go back to watching WWF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Now you can go back to watching WWF. Ouch. I haven't done that since I was 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I think he means concerning the break in articles at - http://mototuneusa.com/thanx.htm 30wt, load, heat cycling, frequent oil changes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 That's the one. Thanks for the assist, DVS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 DVS - I think I like you. Not as much as Orf - but I like you. :bandance: I fell down a full flight of stairs when I was 2. Thanks, Mom! I also plan to address the lack of cupholders in the Shelby. Somebody has to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Awwwww SHUCKS! I like you to. But you're still not getting my Budlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I fell down a full flight of stairs when I was 2. Now that explains a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangesnake Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Now that explains a lot. I would like to read about the transition process that the Shelby went through from conception to final product. What and how much input Mr. Shelby had and who were some of the other major people who made a major decision making contribution to the design and developement of the car. Is that alot to ask for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Nope. I'd like to know this, too. Thanks! Orf - bite me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Orf - bite me Ahhh. The witty repartee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 I am laughing out loud! Any last minute advice for DJ? Perhaps a double dose of Ensure? I'll give him your best on Sunday. And - why aren't there any other cars around the "88" in your avatar? Might they be... tentative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudFord Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 I am laughing out loud! Any last minute advice for DJ? Perhaps a double dose of Ensure? I'll give him your best on Sunday. And - why aren't there any other cars around the "88" in your avatar? Might they be... tentative? Am i behind the times, I just read that the Shelby GT500H will only be 325 HP. Is that article right or wrong? thanks bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangesnake Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Am i behind the times, I just read that the Shelby GT500H will only be 325 HP. Is that article right or wrong? thanks bud Bud the Hertz cars are Mustang GT's with some tweeking. I think but not sure (read it somewhere a while back) They have an x pipe , different mufflers, maybe different air intake and I might be streching it 3.55 gear with an auto. I know they have a dash plaque signed by Carroll himself. Also a sign that says nothing parties like a rental have fun boys yours truely Carroll. (now Iam streching it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I am laughing out loud! Any last minute advice for DJ? Tell him to drive like he knows how. If he goes back to that, he'll do better. And - why aren't there any other cars around the "88" in your avatar? Might they be... tentative? Probably because he's running 19th, at the end of the third pack. The other drivers aren't tentative. He is. I like DJ. I have since he drove the Havoline car in '95 (I think it was '95). He just suffering from Driver-ready-to-retire syndrome. I'd really like to play golf with him someday. He's a low single digit handicapper. I know it will never happen, but I can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangesnake Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Bud the Hertz cars are Mustang GT's with some tweeking. I think but not sure (read it somewhere a while back) They have an x pipe , different mufflers, maybe different air intake and I might be streching it 3.55 gear with an auto. I know they have a dash plaque signed by Carroll himself. Also a sign that says nothing parties like a rental have fun boys yours truely Carroll. (now Iam streching it) Found the site where I read about the Hertz car. Nice little site. Video of the Fast and the Furious Mustang here at that site also. Here is a Link .....Enjoy http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Autos...rticleId=109979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneDoc Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 Agree. other suggestions for questions to ask the FoMoCo folks: -will they make black stripes an option in '08? especially for the grabber orange base? -what role (specifically) did carroll shelby play in the design/conception? -does the recent "stock vette vs shelby" article really reflect the performance of the GT500?.. or were there circumstances that we are not aware of? -what is the meaning of life? -where is jimmy hoffa? that about covers it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 -where is jimmy hoffa? In the ground. On a farm. In Wisconsin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flattusmaximus78 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Among other things theres the common ones: 1/4 mile times 0-60 time release date How much hp is the stock block good for why the same interior What hp does it make at the rear wheels Will there be a new cobra in 08/09 And if you can throw this one in to about the 05/06 mustang gt's ask him and you can quote me... Why such shitty brakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Orf - just got home from the Race. Sorry, man. I won't take a cheap shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangesnake Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Orf - just got home from the Race. Sorry, man. I won't take a cheap shot. It was a great race yesterday in Indy and NC!!!! 13 gallon fuel cells and new pavement made it a stratigic racers race in NC yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Orf - just got home from the Race. Sorry, man. I won't take a cheap shot. That performance was just symbolic of the status of RYR, in a nutshell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 I haven't yet seen the replay - all I know is we turned back - and right in front of us was DJ in the wall. Our 4th turn seats proved very entertaining. It has to be a tire issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS2XS Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 RUFDRAFT, Are you still doing the articles? If so, when do you expect to have the first one complete and posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 I haven't yet seen the replay - all I know is we turned back - and right in front of us was DJ in the wall. Our 4th turn seats proved very entertaining. It has to be a tire issue. Nope. It was a new spotter issue. He and DJ weren't on the same page. His old spotter, Eddie D'Hondt who was also GM of RYR, was fired last week. With his announcement a couple weeks ago, I wouldn't expect to see much from the 88 team. Even less than they've showed the past 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 DVS - I still plan to write. I've decided that I can at least drive the Shelby for a year - then sell if I have to. :bandance: I'm just waiting to hear from the Boss - he's scheduling some things for me. Orf - I'm confused - spotter? Don't they use rear view mirrors to check on the car behind them? I mean the sportter said "hold your line." What's he supposed to say - "move over for Gordon?" ?? Sounds more to me like blaming someone. Just my 2c - as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 I was just sticking with the party line. The team is a shambles. Who knows what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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